HS2 rethinks Euston demolition

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HS2 has said it will not have to demolish and rebuild Euston station for Britain’s proposed high-speed rail network.

In January 2012, the government published plans for the first phase of High Speed Two (HS2) between London and the West Midlands, including proposals to completely redesign Euston Station to accommodate high-speed trains.

HS2, however, has now submitted an alternative plan to redesign the station without knocking down the 60s rail terminal.

New proposals involve modifying platforms 1-15 at their current level and building 11 new platforms for high-speed services.

In a statement HS2 said: “This option, developed partly in response to concerns from the community about the potential disruption caused by redevelopment that would have taken more than a decade, would obviate the need to rebuild all the existing platforms.”

HS2 Ltd chief executive Alison Munro said: “HS2 will be an engine for growth that supports the creation of thousands of jobs for Londoners, provides extra space on the existing lines for more commuter services, and improved connectivity with our great northern cities.

“In response to community concerns about the potential disruption caused by the redevelopment of Euston station, and following more work done by our engineers to find the best way to deliver best value for taxpayers, we have identified an option that delivers great opportunities for the area while minimising the potential effects on local communities in Camden and on passengers.

“We are looking at an option for Euston Station which would see new platforms built as part of an integrated, redeveloped station with a combined concourse, new western entrance and improved facilities across the integrated terminus.”

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